Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,228,937).
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.